Engineer Mission Assurance 2/3

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Engineer Mission Assurance 2/3 in Iuka, MS. This role may be filled at the Engineer Mission Assurance or Principal Mission Assurance level. A current DOD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Special Program Access is required. Travel is approximately 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program quality inspection plans.
• Work with Engineering to ensure part requirements are correctly described and documented in production work plans.
• Participate in corrective action or improvement teams and promote data-driven improvement efforts.
• Prepare first article inspection packages for internal approval or customer presentation.
• Process MRB nonconformances.
• Support Program, Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams with data analytics for improvement processes.
• Conduct or support internal audits, process observations, and area assessments.
• Ensure contract requirements are met and documentation complies with engineering requirements.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.

Requirements

• Engineer Mission Assurance (Level 2):
  • Active DOD Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of manufacturing/quality experience.
• Principal Engineer Mission Assurance (Level 3):
  • Active DOD Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant manufacturing/quality experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
  • Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action methods.
  • Experience with Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior aircraft manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings.
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles.
• Knowledge of data analysis methods and tools.
• Background in Composites.

Schedule

• Shift A: Monday – Thursday, 10-hour shifts, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Work schedules can vary; opening is on A shift.

Pay

• Engineer Mission Assurance (Primary Level): $75,100 – $112,700 annually.
• Principal Engineer Mission Assurance (Secondary Level): $93,300 – $139,900 annually.
• Ranges are guidelines; final offer considers scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may apply. Annual bonuses reward individual and company performance. Vice President or Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.